Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location : Temecula, California

Overview

A well-established hospitality and wine organization in Southern California is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee multi-entity payroll operations. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with wage and hour laws, and maintenance of payroll records across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in handling complex payroll functions within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for approximately 250–300 employees across multiple entities.
• Review and reconcile timecards, overtime, PTO, tips, and commissions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations (with emphasis on California law).
• Administer deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related adjustments.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records within the HRIS / payroll system.
• Prepare and submit reports for management, audits, and year-end processing.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting on new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Schedule and Compensation

Employee Benefits

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